To understand peripheral vs central sensitization, you need to understand how the nerves in your body are organized, and the different ways in which they can carry pain messages. There are basically two big divisions of nerves. One type of nerves are myelinated, and the other type are unmyelinated. Myelin is the nerve sheath that […]
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In some forums, there is a debate going on myofascial pain syndrome vs fibromyalgia, and where trigger point treatment fits into this picture. When you look at the big picture, there is a large overlap between these two conditions. Understanding the similarities and differences is important. On a practical level, though, many of the same […]
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The question of how long does pain last after spinal fusion is not a simple one. It’s as complex as the spine itself, and therefore will take some time and background information to answer. The Big Picture When scans like MRI, CT, and ultrasound first came on the market, it was thought they’d herald a […]
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In this article, you’ll find out: What facet joint injections should really be used for What to do if facet joint injections don’t work What are the treatment options for facet joint pain Radiofrequency nerve oblations: pros and cons Facet Joint Injection Success Rate The use of facet joint injections is widely misunderstood. They’re often […]
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Quadratus lumborum trigger points are one of the most common causes of lower back pain. The cause a deep, diffuse pain in the lower back, which can radiate out towards the hip and down into the buttock. These are deep posture muscles, and are involved in every movement you make while upright. Treating these triggers […]
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Gabapentin is usually absorbed into your body within 20-30 minutes, and it has a half-life of eight hours. Ideally, you’d end up taking it three times a day. Finding your Dose Gabapentin has a huge dose range, from 100 to 4200 mg per day. If people are sensitized, often they are very sensitive to medications […]
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The thoracic outlet is the space between the collarbone and the first rib. Through this space runs the nerve and blood vessel bundle that supplies the arm. Thoracic outlet syndrome is what happens when this bundle is compressed. Finally, you can do thoracic outlet syndrome exercises to relieve this condition. People with thoracic outlet syndrome […]
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The shoulder is a highly mobile joint. However, with mobility comes instability, and the muscles of the shoulder take a lot of strain. This means shoulder trigger points are very common. The shoulder muscles can be put into three groups: the rotator cuff muscles, postural muscles, and power muscles. Rotator cuff muscles: Infraspinatus Teres Minor […]
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If you have pain between shoulder blade and spine, rhomboids trigger points are the most likely cause. The rhomboid muscle runs from the inner border of the scapula (shoulder blade) up to the spine. They act to stabilise the scapula as you’re moving your arm, and move the scapula over your ribs. These muscles are […]
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Rectus abdominis trigger points are interesting because they not only cause pain in your abdomen (where the muscle is located) but can refer pain into your back. This means they’re often missed as a possible cause of back pain. The rectus abdominis muscle (otherwise known as your sixpack or abs) is one of the important […]
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